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50 Rivers Quiz Questions and Answers

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Are you a bit of a geography nerd? Do you think you can nail this ultimate River quiz? Well, it’s time to check that out!

Rivers are such an important part of our planet. They provide a way for water to move from one area to another, they help with the transportation of goods, and they play a role in the weather and climate.

In other words, they are important for the environment and for the economy.

If you look at it closely, you will notice that all the biggest cities in the world were built around a river.

That’s because rivers were so important, especially back in the days when most products were transported on boats.

From the Thames in London to the Tiber in Rome and the Hudson in New York, there are many interesting facts about rivers, and in this quiz, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge about them.

You will find 5 rounds of questions about rivers including trivia, true or false, MCQ and a picture quiz.

Round 1: Rivers of the world Trivia Questions

  1. What is the longest river in the world?
  2. On which River did captain Sully land US Airways Flight 1549 on the 15th of January 2009?
  3. In which country would you find a wine region called Margaret River?
  4. What is the start of a river called?
  5. Which river was formerly also known as the Zaire River?
  6. Which two rivers meet at the Golden Triangle between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar?
  7. Which Agatha Christie book is set on an African river?
  8. What is the mouth of a river?
  9. During which month is World Rivers day?
  10. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon in the USA?

Round 1: Rivers of the world Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. What is the longest river in the world? The Nile
  2. On which River did captain Sully land US Airways Flight 1549 on the 15th of January 2009? Hudson River
  3. In which country would you find a wine region called Margaret River? Australia
  4. What is the start of a river called? A source
  5. Which river was formerly also known as the Zaire River? Congo River
  6. Which two rivers meet at the Golden Triangle between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar? Ruak and Mekong rivers
  7. Which Agatha Christie book is set on an African river? Death on the Nile
  8. What is the mouth of a river? The end of a river
  9. During which month is World Rivers day? September
  10. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon in the USA? Colorado River

Round 2: Rivers Multiple Choice Questions

  1. In which one of the following countries wouldn’t you find the Amazon River?
    1. Colombia
    2. Brazil
    3. Bolivia
    4. Chile
  2. What is the correct spelling of this American river?
    1. Misisipi
    2. Missisipi
    3. Misissippi
    4. Mississippi
  3. How long is the Amazon River?
    1. 4,992 km
    2. 5,992 km
    3. 6,992 km
    4. 7,992 km
  4. Which actor portrayed Paul in the movie ‘A River Runs Through It’?
    1. Tom Cruise
    2. Brad Pitt
    3. Johnny Depp
    4. George Clooney
  5. What is the longest river in the UK?
    1. River Thames
    2. River Trent
    3. River Wye
    4. River Severn
  6. Which one of the following rivers is not in France?
    1. Seine
    2. Tiber
    3. Loire
    4. Garonne
  7. How long is the Danube River?
    1. 850 km
    2. 1,850 km
    3. 2,850 km
    4. 3,850 km
  8. Which one of the following is not a European River?
    1. Spree
    2. Po
    3. Haliacmon
    4. Orange River
  9. How deep is the Congo River (in some parts)?
    1. 50m
    2. 110m
    3. 170m
    4. 230m
  10. In which Disney movie can you see a river inspired by the River of Five Colours in Colombia?
    1. Luca
    2. Pocahontas
    3. Encanto
    4. Moana

Round 2: Rivers Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

  1. In which one of the following countries wouldn’t you find the Amazon River? Chile
  2. What is the correct spelling of this American river? Mississippi
  3. How long is the Amazon River? 6,992 km
  4. Which actor portrayed Paul in the movie ‘A River Runs Through It’? Brad Pitt
  5. What is the longest river in the UK? River Severn
  6. Which one of the following rivers is not in France? Tiber
  7. How long is the Danube River? 2,850 km
  8. Which one of the following is not a European River? Orange River
  9. How deep is the Congo River (in some parts)? 230m
  10.  In which Disney movie can you see a river inspired by the River of Five Colours in Colombia? Encanto

Round 3: Rivers True or False Quiz Questions

  1. The Nile flows into the Mediterranean sea.
  2. There are dolphins in the Amazon river.
  3. Rivers hold 20% of the world’s water.
  4. The sides of the river are called the bed.
  5. Tributaries are the largest type of river.
  6. The Volga is the longest river in Europe.
  7. The shortest river in the world is 201 feet long.
  8. The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.
  9. The Niger River is located in Eastern Africa.
  10.  The Waikato River is located in Mexico.

Round 3: Rivers True or False Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. The Nile flows into the Mediterranean sea. True
  2. There are dolphins in the Amazon river. True
  3. Rivers hold 20% of the world’s water. False, it’s less than 1%
  4. The sides of the river are called the bed. False, they are the banks
  5. Tributaries are the largest type of river. False
  6. The Volga is the longest river in Europe. True
  7. The shortest river in the world is 201 feet long. True
  8. The Murray River is the longest river in Australia. True
  9. The Niger River is located in Eastern Africa. False, it’s in West Africa.
  10.  The Waikato River is located in Mexico. False, it’s in New Zealand

Round 4: Geography Rivers Quiz Questions

  1. In which country would you find the Mackenzie River?
  2. In which country can you find the Nile Delta?
  3. Which river flows through central Melbourne (Australia)?
  4. What is the longest river in Asia?
  5. In how many US states can you find the Colorado River (+1 bonus for each state)?
  6. In which country can you find the Yellow River?
  7. Which river flows through London?
  8. In which country can you find the Dordogne river?
  9. In which country can you find Angel Falls, the highest waterfall?
  10. What is the longest river in the United States?

Round 4: Geography Rivers Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. In which country would you find the Mackenzie River? Canada
  2. In which country can you find the Nile Delta? Egypt
  3. Which river flows through central Melbourne (Australia)? Yarra River
  4. What is the longest river in Asia? Yangtze River
  5. In how many US states can you find the Colorado River (+1 bonus for each state)? Seven – Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming
  6. In which country can you find the Yellow River? China
  7. Which river flows through London? Thames River
  8. In which country can you find the Dordogne river? France
  9. In which country can you find Angel Falls, the highest waterfall? Venezuela
  10. What is the longest river in the United States? Missouri River

Round 5: Rivers Picture Quiz

Rivers Picture Quiz

Round 5: Rivers Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Ganges
  2. Danube River
  3. Amazon River
  4. Volga River
  5. Tiber River
  6. Nile River
  7. Seine River
  8. Yellow River
  9. Colorado River
  10. Mekong River

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